But, if you didn’t, not to worry. We’ll do it again next year. In the meantime, you can always throw one of your own.

There are some ugly sweaters out there. Seriously. Really ugly. And, just when you thought they couldn’t get uglier someone shows up in a skirt, fashioned from a Christmas tree skirt!

Those who have facial hair might take the extra step of adorning their beards with Beard Baubles.

But, these events aren’t just about the sweaters. You’ve gotta have some tacky appetizers and a lot of gaudy decorations. Depending on the group, you might even like to incorporate an ugly ornament Gift exchange. More is more! In addition to being a phenomenal opportunity to capture your guests in full ugly glory with a photo booth, Ugly Sweater parties are the perfect time to play a rousing game of charades. Please, don’t forget the prizes. Such creativity (and tackiness!) must be recognized.

Whether you purchase from a store (like TipsyElves.com) or did it yourself (check out Oh My Creative), don your very worst apparel this season and get ugly!

About Liz King

I started my first company in 2010 in the midst of the down economy. By sharing content on Twitter, Facebook, and my blog, I gained expertise in the event planning industry and have become a leader and influencer. Thankfully, I've been named Top 25 Most Influential Event Planners in 2013, 40 Under 40 Up-and-Coming Event Planners in 2011, the #Eventprofs Most Thought Provoking Blog and People’s Choice Award. This created a platform for me to build my business and strong brand even further. Working with clients on events like Earn $100K Summit and S.H.E. Summit Week, I help entrepreneurs integrate technology into their events to better engage their attendees.
In addition to our client work, we also hosts our own events. As the founder of TechsyTalk and PlannerTech, I'm incredibly dedicated to educating fellow event professionals on how technology can enhance their events.